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PR-Giants
05-07-2016, 10:52 AM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51002 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51002)

Jamie p
05-07-2016, 05:34 PM
That is so cool!! It's interesting to see how a coconut begins!!

PR-Giants
05-07-2016, 08:28 PM
Best part was eating it, homegrown better than store bought.

Jamie p
05-07-2016, 08:36 PM
Oh yes, I had fresh coconut in Costa Rica and it is so good, especially the sprouted ones!!!

Jamie p
05-07-2016, 09:41 PM
I have a coconut palm I've had for 3 years now. It grows about 2 to 3 fronds a year ,but honestly I'm just glad I've kept it alive this long considering I live in Missouri .

luteo
05-22-2016, 10:48 PM
I found a coconut with it's initial fronds in a local store tucked into the tropical oddity section. I am tempted of course to swipe it up. But, I mean, I live in OHIO of all places. Where's a greenhouse when I need one???

PR-Giants
05-25-2016, 11:58 AM
Here's one that's more advanced.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=51582 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=51582)

Mark Dragt
05-25-2016, 11:47 PM
That is so cool! I have often thought of buying a coconut from the store and trying to get it to grow. Not sure why, I don't even like coconut. I guess for the challenge alone it would be worth it. Great picts Keith!
:nanadrink:

HMelendez
05-26-2016, 06:52 AM
Keith,


Thank you for posting/sharing this nice pictures!.....beautiful Coconut mutts!.....

Snarkie
07-13-2016, 11:20 AM
I have a coconut palm I've had for 3 years now. It grows about 2 to 3 fronds a year ,but honestly I'm just glad I've kept it alive this long considering I live in Missouri .You're growing it indoors, I take it?

What is the zone for coconut, anyone know?

sputinc7
07-13-2016, 04:17 PM
Coconuts can't take much cold at all, like guava. Here in Palm Bay, FL (zone 9B). a few years back they had a cold snap with mid 20's and everyone lost mangoes, guavas and coconuts as well as lots of other tropical foliage and flowers. A couple hours in the 20's will get em.

Jamie p
07-14-2016, 08:54 PM
Ya, I grow my coconut in a container and move it in the greenhouse for the winter. I've found the the yellow dwarf variety grows the best for me. It's almost taller then me now. Gives a real feeling of the tropics for sure.

saxybill1
08-21-2016, 03:45 PM
That is so cool! I have often thought of buying a coconut from the store and trying to get it to grow. Not sure why, I don't even like coconut. I guess for the challenge alone it would be worth it. Great picts Keith!
:nanadrink:

I'm with you Mark, I don'the have any interest in that ugly plant

nono
08-23-2016, 03:36 AM
I think It's green coconut. isn't?